Re: [Harp-L] Can one make a living playing harp?

[Tony Eyers <tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 Like many here this remains a dream, one I've pursued online. With 
some success. I run a small IT training business (ahem.. just me), have 
a PhD in an telecommunications and 25 years experience as an educator. 
Also a good deal of project management experience. Plus 30 years as a 
player.

Around 5 years ago I put all this  together, and created a series of 
harmonica teaching sites, in English, Mandarin and Spanish. To promote 
all this I created several other music sites. For those interested, a 
rundown on all of them is at 
http://www.harmonicatunes.com/Tony-Eyers-music-web-sites

Is there a living in it? Not yet. Not even close. Have I enjoyed it? 
Well yes. I've gone from essentially nobody to a well known player (in 
Asia at least), invited to festivals etc. That's worth something. The 
rainbow for me is to make enough from the sites to give away my day job, 
play harmonica with great people, and try to get better. I'm 52, now is 
the time.

In the meantime, if anyone needs technology training, please visit 
http://www.tektel.com.au

Tony Eyers
Australia
www.HarmonicaAcademy.com
...everyone plays